East Asia

“If symbolic disagreements create conflicts and prevent agreements, then the real problems lie in the domestic political considerations of the players.”

America’s Secretary of State arrives in the region at a critical time. Can he help ease tensions?

From provocations coming from North Korea to various island spats, East Asia is rife with hotspots. Could Mongolia play a role?

Often times differences in national interest and capabilities result in countries trying to counter one another through dissimilar means.

A report by the U.S. National Intelligence Council notes some troubling projections for Asia : a potential for increased conflict.

Although static analyses have their value, ultimately calculations depend on competitors’ fleet size.

How an artificial waterway reoriented a nation’s worldview, foreign policy, and maritime strategy.